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Xi Huang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida (UCF), part of the College of Community Innovation and Education. She holds a Ph.D. from the joint public policy program at Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on immigration policy, migrant integration, urban development, and policy analysis. She teaches courses in policy process, policy analysis, research methods, and public program evaluation.
Dr. Huang’s work bridges urban sociology, criminology, and public policy, with notable projects on human trafficking, regional resilience, and immigrant entrepreneurship. She previously served as a Census Bureau Special Sworn Status researcher at the Atlanta Census Research Data Center (2013–2014).
Her recent publications explore topics such as hurricanes’ impact on sex trafficking, urbanicity’s role in homeless services, and immigrant reactions to state policies. Key themes include disaster management, socio-spatial inequality, and policy design for marginalized populations.
No specific awards are listed, though her research demonstrates significant contributions to interdisciplinary policy analysis. She advises no listed students but contributes to UCF’s academic mission through teaching and research leadership.
Her work often intersects with urban planning, economic development, and social welfare, reflecting her commitment to addressing real-world challenges through evidence-based policy solutions.
